Sermons about Christmas Sorrow

Looking For Something More? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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An evangelistic sermon for a Carols by Candlelight service.

Looking for something more, this Christmas? Carols by Candlelight Sun 21 Dec 2003 pm According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas, A Time To Praise God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,807 views

At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Christmas, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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A sermon based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 and Lk 2:41-52.

Sermon for I Christmas Year C, 28/12/2003 Based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 & Lk 2:41-52 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta A Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a train, and the Rabbi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-26, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Grinches Steal Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gifts Jesus Gives At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only perfect gift ever offered—the gift of God through a Bethlehem baby n

The Gifts Jesus Gives at Christmas Matthew 2:10-11 The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Three Fear Nots Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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The three "fear nots" connected with the birth of Jesus give by the angelic messengers also speak to the needs of our hearts today.

The Three Fear Not’s of Christmas (Luke 1:26-35, Matt 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-16) Fear has been a part of the human existence since the fall of man in Genesis 3:8-10. You can see what fear looks like in the face of panic in a car with the sign “Student Driver” – no not in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 9,119 views

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Congregational

Putting Christ Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 30, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A parable comparing a jigsaw with a piece missing to Christmas without Christ.

Here’s a Christmas cracker type of puzzle: "Why is Christmas without Jesus like this jigsaw?" (Hold up a picture made to look like a jigsaw but with a piece missing.) Answer: "Because it’s got a piece missing!" Of course the word ’piece’ of the jigsaw is spelt differently from in the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For Christmas Mountain!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

based on 114 ratings

| 11,707 views

Encourage and empower beleivers to rejoice in sharing the christmas message and its subsequent results

NIV Isaiah 2:1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Home (Christmas Eve 2002)

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Nov 17, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Christmas Eve message. Jesus left His home to remind us, we’re not home yet.

Christmas Eve 2002 HOME **(Thanks goes to Robert Lowery from Lincoln Christian seminary for some conceptual ideas in this message)** It’s amazing all the images a simple 4-letter word can conjure up. I’m referring to the word “home.” In our vocabulary we have expressions like “home life,” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Simple Sort Of Scriptural Christmas

Contributed by John White on Nov 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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A message focusing upon the simple elements of the age-old Christmas Story and their continuing relevance to every generation.

A SIMPLE SORT OF SCRIPTURAL CHRISTMAS Luke Chapter Two "Family and friends from afar gathered at the nobleman’s home for the Christening and the traditional party. After much joy and gladness and a number of drinks and toasts, the time came for the Christening. But no one could locate the baby, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Catching The Real Spirit Of Christmas"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 2, 2004

based on 60 ratings

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What the real Christmas spirit is all about.

***Matthew 2:1-11 One of the phrases often heard in the Christmas holidays by Christians and non Christians alike is The spirit of Christmas. Many are mistaken about what the real spirit of Christmas is; 1. Its not something that you catch in December after the thanksgiving holidays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Merry Christmas, Assembly Required? Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 13, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 4,282 views

Don’t allow the fast pace of the holidays and the unbiblical views of others influence you or detract you from being able to celebrate and assemble a Real Christmas for you and your family this year.

A Merry Christmas, assembly required? *Luke 2:8-20 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. {9} and, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. {10} and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Who Missed Christmas Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 14,245 views

Did you know that most people miss Christmas? This sermon notes some of the people who missed the very first Christmas.

Scripture Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. This is the fourth and final in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” Today’s sermon is titled “People Who Missed Christmas.” Most of the material for this message comes from John MacArthur’s book titled God with Us: the Miracle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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